At its insertion (unlike at its origin), the buccinator muscle __________.

A. attaches at two distinct sites on the bone
B. converges on a single process of the mandible
C. attaches to a prominent point on the mandible
D. attaches to fibers of another facial muscle


Answer: D. attaches to fibers of another facial muscle

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